Peek inside Gov. Scott's administration

TALLAHASSEE — Palace intrigue surrounds Rick Scott as he prepares to take control of the governor's office.

A virtual unknown when he announced his campaign in April, Scott has established few relationships in the state's political circles since winning the election.

"I will always have more in common with you than with any politician," the governor-elect said in a private speech to the state's business leaders Thursday.

Scott is soliciting cash for his inauguration from special interests and "Tallahassee insiders" he eschewed on the campaign trail, offering them VIP treatment in return for $25,000 contributions. He also wants them to pay for a "jobs tour" being planned for December.

But Scott was 3,000 miles away when the Legislature was sworn in last week and has taken few questions from Florida media since his victory speech. Few lobbyists know him, prompting jokes about where they can find his campaign bumper stickers.